CBSE Class 7 Social Science How the Land Becomes Sacred (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. Why were pilgrimage routes important for ancient merchants?

A Because there were no other roads B Because pilgrimage and trade routes often overlapped C Because merchants were not allowed to travel alone D Because they wanted to build temples

2. What is the botanical name of the 'Peepul' tree, which is considered sacred in many religions?

A Ficus religiosa B Azadirachta indica C Ocimum tenuiflorum D Mangifera indica

3. Assertion–Reason Question. Assertion (A): For thousands of years, Indians have been travelling across the Subcontinent on pilgrimages. Reason (R): This has created a sense of 'one country and one culture' among the people. Choose the correct option.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C A is true, but R is false D A is false, but R is true

4. Assertion–Reason Question. Assertion (A): Sacred groves have helped in protecting the biodiversity of India. Reason (R): In these groves, activities like hunting and cutting trees are strictly prohibited due to religious beliefs.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.

5. Match the Following (Regional names of Sacred Groves). Column I (State/Language):

A 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv B 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv C 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i D 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-iv

6. Match the Following (Sacred Site and its Significance).

A 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii B 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-iv C 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv D 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii

7. Case-Based Question. Read the situation: "A group of pilgrims from a village near Lucknow is travelling to Rameswaram in the South. They carry their own food items like atta and ghee. On their way back, they plan to visit Haridwar in the North before going home." Based on this text from the chapter, what does this long journey show?

A People only travelled to places near their homes. B Pilgrims were willing to cross the entire geography of India for their faith. C Travel was very fast and easy in ancient times. D People did not believe in carrying their own food.

8. Case-Based Question. The chapter mentions that as pilgrims travelled north-to-south and east-to-west, they came across diverse languages, clothing, and foods. How did this help the Indian Subcontinent?

A It made people fight over their differences. B It led to cultural integration as people shared ideas and adapted to new customs. C It stopped people from trading goods. D It made people forget their own local traditions.

9. Image-Based Question. Observe the given image and answer: An image shows a large, ancient tree inside a temple complex with monks meditating underneath it. Which famous sacred site is shown here, and why is this tree significant?

A Golden Temple; it is where the Gurus sat. B Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya; it is where Buddha attained enlightenment. C Sanchi Stūpa; it contains Buddhist relics. D Sabarimala; it represents the difficult mountain path.

10. Observe the map of India with many lines connecting different points in the North, South, East, and West, labeled as Chār Dhāms, Shakti Pīthas, and Jyotirlingas. What does this map of interconnected networks represent?

A A map of only modern railway lines B A Sacred Geography that connects the entire land of India C A map showing places where no one ever goes D A map showing the locations of ancient gold mines